Walls & Ceilings articles from August 2004

Walls & Ceilings archives from August 2004

Challenge yourself and your business.(Up Front)
August 1, 2004... I'm a guitar picker when I'm not ensconced in the world of walls and ceilings. I've been in bands, played and recorded, the usual. Everything but the fame and fortune! My most recent band broke up and for the first time since 1991 or so, I have...

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... SEPTEMBER 16-18 CLAPCA'S "7TH ANNUAL BEACH BLAST" CONVENTION, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (843) 449-7441. OCTOBER 14-16 INSULATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas. (703) 739-0356. 20-22 METALCON Las Vegas...

IRC determines greenboard unsuitable for wet areas.(Industry Wire)
August 1, 2004... The International Residential Code has determined that starting in 2006, paper faced greenboard will no longer meet its standards as an approved tile backer substrate for wall tile in wet areas such as tub and shower areas. The revised IRC code...

Allstate Interiors joins Hacker network of licensed applicators.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... Hacker Industries Inc. announced the addition of New York-based Allstate Interiors to its national network of licensed applicators. Allstate Interiors will offer Hacker's full line of Firm-Fill Gypsum Concretes and Gyp-Span Radiant to building...

Gypsum Association releases revised application standard.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... The Gypsum Association announces the publication of its revised application standard, "GA-216-2004, Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products" (formerly "Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board"). The document's title and text...

IRC determines greenboard unsuitable for wet areas.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... The International Residential Code has determined that starting in 2006, paper-faced greenboard will no longer meet its standards as an approved tile backer substrate for wall tile in wet areas such as tub and shower areas. The revised IRC code...

Westside Building Materials opens new facility in California.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... Westside Building Material of Anaheim, Calif., recently opened its distribution facility in Oakland, Calif. Alta Building Material has provided lath, plaster, drywall, steel framing and related products to the greater San Francisco Bay Area for...

Lahabra announces new facility.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... LaHabra Products Inc. announced the completion of its state-of-the-art hardcoat stucco manufacturing facilities in Riverside, Calif. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company has invested significantly in blending and packaging technology to...

Steel Framing Alliance debuts new series.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... Informative on-the-job guides for building with steel are now available from the Steel Framing Alliance. The alliance's "How To" series makes its debut with "How To Get Started with Steel Tools. In an easy-to-follow format, the two-sided...

Aluma Systems recognized with award for safety from ABC.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... Aluma Systems was awarded the Paragon Award for Excellence in Safety by the Associated Builders and Contractors. This award recognizes the efforts of Aluma Systems for safety excellence and the company's endeavors towards providing safe...

Fletcher Limestone announces new division.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... Fletcher Limestone has announced its new division called Glacier Stone, a manufacturer of fine white calcium carbonate, located in Fletcher, N.C. Since the 1820s, The Fletcher marble deposit has been a source of material for a multitude of...

National One Coat Stucco Association's second annual design awards program 2004.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... Residential Project Name: Villa Vuoto (Schlueb Residence) Architect/Designer: Matt Schlueb, AIA Applicator: Steel City Plastering Materials: Senergy Commercial Project: Hawaiian Marketplace, Las Vegas Applicator:...

Spackle.(TradeNews)
August 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Chicago Metallic Corp.(People)
August 1, 2004... Greg Mullet has joined Chicago Metallic Corp. as the district manager for the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

San Antonio Masonry Tool Supply.(People)
August 1, 2004... San Antonio Masonry Tool Supply has named Kathy Glisson as sales and Robbin Bostick has been appointed to vice president. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Veneer Plaster System.(Product Focus on Ornamentation/Plaster)
August 1, 2004... NATIONAL GYPSUM The PermaBase Veneer Plaster construction system for interior walls and ceilings improves impact and abrasion resistance in high abuse and heavy traffic areas. It consists of a veneer basecoat plaster and a finish coat...

Columns and pilasters.(Product Focus on Ornamentation/Plaster)
August 1, 2004... CHADSWORTH'S 1.800.COLUMNS Plain Roman Doric Columns and Pilasters with Roman Doric Bases complement the classic woodwork in this entrance hall. The columns and pilasters add weight without mass, creating a dramatic flow of one space into...

Decorative window and door catalog.(Product Focus on Ornamentation/Plaster)
August 1, 2004... CRESTLINE WINDOWS & DOORS A full-line catalog for the company's Select series of clad and primed wood windows and patio doors is now available. This 116-page catalog highlights product details with options and accessories, and sizing and...

Interior wall finish.(Product Focus on Ornamentation/Plaster)
August 1, 2004... PERMATONE INC. Quartzsilco is an interior wall finish for commercial and residential projects because of its aesthetic, versatility, durability and low cost. The product is an integral color acrylic texture finish that can be applied by...

Manufactured stone product.(Product Focus on Ornamentation/Plaster)
August 1, 2004... BORAL BRICKS INC. The Liberty Classic Stone is a manufactured stone product that is lightweight, installs like brick and offers the look of natural stone. The molded stone is carefully sized to a 3-inch thickness (same as traditional...

Polished plasters.(Product Focus on Ornamentation/Plaster)
August 1, 2004... ARMOURCOAT The company's line of polished plasters consist of polished lime stucco, well-aged slake lime, combined with natural stone aggregates and colored with natural pigments. The mix is hand trowelled in successively thinner layers...

Reader sound off: common acoustics questions answered by the expert.
August 1, 2004... Q I am a drummer. I keep my drum set in my basement. My wife would rather not hear me practice, so I decided to try to reduce the sound transmission from the basement to the upstairs. I have looked on the Internet for sound proofing material...

The different faces of molds: the story of how a Michigan plastering company took a tragedy and made it into art.
August 1, 2004... In the early to mid-'80s, Detroit's media introduced the world to the term "Devil's Night." It was the night before Halloween, where arson was supposedly as aggressive as the kids' trick-or-treating on the holiday. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Train station; The consensus is long agreed upon: the construction industry needs skilled workers and proper training is the only way to ensure that need is met.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2004... The plaster industry is straddling two worlds: classic materials and methods of the past, side by side with new products like coatings for autoclaved aerated concrete. The common element for both directions is the need for proper training. ...

101 do's and don'ts for small shop operators; Do read this list. Don't neglect to do things that will make you more money!
August 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restrictions.

Unsafe at any height.(High on Safety)
August 1, 2004... On a rather dismal, rainy day in May 2003, I nearly left my pets orphaned and my position as managing editor at Walls & Ceilings vacant due to irresponsibility and an inactive personal safety philosophy. Waking up to thunder's loud clap and the...

Personal protective equipment: misplaced trust in PPE can lead many construction workers straight to the emergency room.(High on Safety)
August 1, 2004... There aren't many topics drier than personal protective equipment when face to face with 20 laborers in a job trailer. I try to make a solid triangular connection between the worker, his specific activities and his PPE. A slight change in any...

What are building codes and how do they help you? Building safety and fire prevention codes impact work done in the construction industry every day. But where did model construction codes come from, why are they so important and how do these codes really help construction professionals?(High on Safety)
August 1, 2004... Building regulations are not new phenomena. The earliest building code can be traced back almost 4,000 years ago to the Code of Hammurabi. The code stated that if a house collapsed and caused the death of the owner, the homebuilder would be put...

How to select a full-body harness: what makes one worker wear the proper fall protection equipment and use it in the correct manner while another doesn't?(High on Safety)
August 1, 2004... "Our workers like a comfortable harness," says Jim Owen, director of construction safety operations at Dick Corp. "They'll wear a harness if it's comfortable." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Owen and other safety directors agree a harness, or...

This way is up: SIA shows how an association can benefit its contractor membership.(High on Safety)
August 1, 2004... The Scaffold Industry Association recently held its 32nd annual international convention and trade show in Salt Lake City. Scaffold, ladder and aerial work platform manufacturers, distributors and users of high reach or access equipment make up...

Listing/Ad index.(High on Safety)
August 1, 2004... American Interstate Insurance Company (AMERISAFE) Silver Oak Casualty Inc. 2301 HWY 190 W Deridder, LA 70634 800-897-9719 fax: 800-450-1091 www.amerisafe.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 51 Cougar Paws 14517...

Improve the fire performance of EIFS.(The Finish Line)
August 1, 2004... Sometimes, when I am providing a client with EIFS design assistance, it becomes clear that the building at hand is one in which fire is a special issue. This usually occurs when there is something critical about the use of the building, such as...

Why a duct?(All Things Gypsum)
August 1, 2004... In 2000, The National Academy of Engineering chose the development of air conditioning as one of the 20 most important engineering achievements of the 20th century. They made a logical choice, for it is difficult to envision the explosive...

Let's get more familiar (part one).(The Green Thumb)
August 1, 2004... This month, we'll begin a series of articles that will take an in-depth look at light gauge metal framing. Currently, the most popular alternative to traditional "stick-built" wood framing for residential structures with increasing market...

What the heart says.(All in Agreement)
August 1, 2004... I don't believe the reason I started my business was for money alone. I think it had more to do with wanting to show my employers and my family that I could do it. I remember many times coming home and telling my wife all the mistakes my...

Board hanging and marketing.(Plaster Man)
August 1, 2004... I wanted to start out saying that my recent trip to New York was very productive. I was able to stay in Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and commuted via the subway to the Javit Center on W. 34th St. in Manhattan, to the Buildings New York show that...

Ergonomic masonry saw.(The Toolbox)
August 1, 2004... MULTIQUIP CORP The MP3 Masonry Saw is designed for the efficient cutting of bricks, block, interlocking pavers, stone, terra cotta, roofing tiles and more. Positioning of the operator handle allows an unobstructed view of the work surface...

Cordless combo set.(The Toolbox)
August 1, 2004... BOSCH The Bosch 93618HDCRF-J 18-volt combo kit comes with the Brute Tough cordless hammer/drill driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, flashlight, bonus jig saw, 18-volt batteries and a one-hour charger. The Hammer/Drill Driver has...

Multi-purpose tool.(The Toolbox)
August 1, 2004... ALLWAY TOOLS The 8-in-1 Tool features a soft-grip ergonomic handle, and a threaded end that accepts standard extension poles and mop sticks. The tool has a professional quality, precision ground, stainless steel blade with a chisel edge....

Insulation system.(The Toolbox)
August 1, 2004... JOHNS MANVILLE Spider is a spray-in formaldehyde-free, fast-dry insulation system made from specially designed glass fibers that are naturally white like cotton. During the installation process, the fibers are mixed with a non-hazardous...

Beam end retaining clip.(The Toolbox)
August 1, 2004... ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES The 2-inch Beam End Retaining Clip was created to address many states adopting the International Building Code. The elongated 2-inch leg of the BERC2 Clip addresses several installation challenges created by IBC...

Acoustical materials.(The Toolbox)
August 1, 2004... KIMBERLY-CLARK QuieTech is a line of high loft materials and facings that provide strong noise attenuation in applications ranging from automotive to building products (for example, ceiling tiles and floor underlayments) and industrial...

French sliding patio door.(The Toolbox)
August 1, 2004... VETTER WINDOWS & DOORS The ProV 200 French Sliding Patio Door is a vinyl patio door suitable for new construction or remodel situations in both residential and light commercial projects. Its French slider features wide stiles and rails in...

Bocce rock: when granite is too heavy, EIFS can satisfy.(Project Profile)
August 1, 2004... In Auburn Hills, Mich., home of the world champion Detroit Pistons, there came a demand for another arena in which to display the drama of athletic competition: an authentic bocce ball court. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Palazzo di Bocce's...